Question

When n-hexane is heated with anhydrous `AlCl_3` and HCl gas, the major product obtained is
A. 1-chlorohexane
B. 2-chlorohexane
C. 3-chlorohexane
D. mixture of 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
`underset"n-Hexane"(CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CH_2CH_3)underset"(Isomerization)"overset("Anhyd." AlCl_3// HCl gas,Delta)to underset"2-Methylpentane"(CH_3-oversetoverset(CH_3)|CH-CH_2CH_2CH_3)+underset"3-Methylpentane"(CH_3CH_2-oversetoverset(CH_3)|CH-CH_2CH_3)`